The first man on the Planet to reach 200 and it's the Superman from India

Krish Sachinist Krish - 24/02/2010

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"Gets it. The first man on the Planet to reach 200 and it's the Superman from India -Sachin Tendulkar 200 from 147"

These were the words of commentator Ravi Shastri when Sachin Tendulkar steered Charl Langeveldt's ball behind point for a single and in the process became first cricketer to score a double century in ODIs.The 36-year-old hit 25 fours and three sixes in an unbeaten 200 off 147 balls.

“I don’t know how to react,” said Tendulkar. “I’d like to dedicate this double-hundred to the people of India for standing behind me for the last 20 years throughout the ups and downs. I felt that when I was 175-plus and it was the 42nd over I had a chance, but I wasn’t actually thinking of it. It was only when I got closer to it that I thought about a double hundred.”

"No records are unbreakable. Records are made to be broken and I would like to see an Indian to breaking this record.I do not play for records. I play for enjoyment and for my passion for the game. I did not start playing cricket for breaking records. It has happened over the time. But it feels great." Tendulkar said at the post match press conference.

What They Said About: Tendulkar's200

"Come on Sachin my friend get your 200. World record to please! You deserve it… Nervous for my good friend Sachin everythingcrossed for you mate… Glad I'm not bowling to him today ha ha ha." Shane Warne tweets his excitement when Sachin nears the double-century.

"I thought the way he celebrated when he reached his 200 epitomised the man's persona. There was no running laps around the field, no aggressive gestures, nothing over-the-top. He did what he always does, raised both his arms, closed his eyes for a moment and quietly acknowledged that it hadbeen done." Anil Kumble said

"The unbeaten 200 that Sachin made at Gwalior is a benchmark for others to follow. Now, there will be lot of players who believe that they can also make 200 in an one-day international. We will wait and see."VVS Laxman tells DNA that it was a path breaking innings.

"He has always respected the game and is dedicated to it. But I think this is not enough for him. He is hungry and I am sure he will keep creating new records. He is a dedicated student of the game and is still keen to learn things."Ramakant Achrekar, Tendulkar's childhood coach.

"I think if you ask Saeed Anwar, he would say he's happy that Tendulkar broke his record. The reason for his success is that he has a great respect for the game."Aamer Sohail, Saeed Anwar's good friend andopening partner, pays a fitting tribute to the god of cricket.

"He has got so much class. His greatest strength is the longevity, to be able to be so successful at a young age and to still be doing the same thing 20 years on. We're blessed to still have such a great player playing this game."Michael Clarke said.

"If any person deserved to do better than me it was Tendulkar. I am happy for him, there are no real regrets."SaeedAnwar, whose 194 was the previous highest ODI score.

"It shows his mental and physical toughness. He's a player who does not throw away his wicket once he's set. He always places a huge price on his wicket."Dilip Vengsarkar said.

"Sachin - the greatest ever player ever - without any doubt… I salute Sachin... World's greatest sportsman. We can see him only rise. (He is an) inspiration to us all. He is the best."Lalit Modi said.

"What an innings it was. He had come close to achieving it twice. I always felt that Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya are capable of doing that." Kumar Sangakkara

"He is my favourite player. I had said that one day he would go on to break all batting records and now you see him scoring runs and runs." Javed Miandad